[Hiring] Legal Counsel @Sumsub

Role Description

Now we are looking for a Legal Counsel (Privacy & Data Protection) to join our Data Protection team. As a key member of our global legal team, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and implementing cutting-edge data protection, security, and privacy policies, ensuring compliance across the EMEA, APAC, US and other regions. You will also be responsible for keeping abreast of emerging data protection legislation affecting the regions in which we provide service.

• Maintain and update data protection, security, and privacy policies and procedures, and ensure effective consent management.
• Assist with data deletion and DSARs, and respond to privacy-related queries with timely and pragmatic advice.
• Support the review and drafting of data protection contractual terms in agreements with customers and suppliers, including DPAs, DTAs, and other relevant agreements.
• Assist with the onboarding of new technologies and/or vendors.
• Maintain Records of Processing Activities (ROPA), conduct Data Protection Impact Assessments (DPIAs), and perform Legitimate Interest Assessments (LIAs) to ensure compliance with GDPR and support privacy-by-design across the organization.
• Monitor emerging data protection legislation and oversee data processing registrations across jurisdictions.
• Deliver (or oversee delivery of) GDPR training (in some cases bespoke to the business team) to new starters, carry out ad-hoc training related to data storage, retention, sharing and deletion of all data.
• Support the maintenance of the firm’s ISO 27001, ISO 27701, GDPR, UK GDPR and other data privacy certifications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of practical experience of applying relevant data protection and privacy legislation (GDPR, UK GDPR etc.) ideally within tech companies operating on a global scale.
• You are a self-starter who can quickly understand the company's operations and work independently with minimal supervision.
• IAPP CIPP/E, CIPM or CIPT or equivalent certification is desirable.
• A general understanding of technology and security issues impacting privacy projects and programs.
• A genuine interest and desire to work in the privacy field.
• Awareness of ongoing and recent developments across the privacy landscape.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality, strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Team-focused with a passion for learning, excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, flexible, able to navigate transformational growth and ambiguity, show initiative and anticipate needs, and able to focus on multiple workstreams at once.
• Experience handling cross-border data privacy matters and implementing local regulatory requirements.

Benefits

• Remote-first, trust-based culture.
• Work from the place that works best for you. No mandatory office days, no attendance trackers.
• True flexibility in working hours.
• Your birthday is a holiday here.
• 10 personal days each year, seven sick days without paperwork, and extra time to enjoy Christmas and New Year.
• Work that matters, contributing to a secure, accessible, and inclusive digital world.
• Fair and transparent pay, benchmarked to the market.
• Truly global work environment.
• Clear goals, open feedback, and personal development plans.
• Dedicated financial bonuses for marriage and welcoming a new baby.
• Team offsites to meet, collaborate, and recharge together.
• Access to the tools and hardware you need to do your work well.
• A friendly and inclusive workplace culture.

Company Description

Sumsub is the first AI-powered trust infrastructure for compliance operations at scale. It connects identity and business verification, fraud prevention, transaction monitoring, and risk workflows, helping teams reduce manual work and enter new markets.

• Trusted by over 4,000 clients across various sectors including financial services, crypto, mobility, trading, marketplaces, education, and iGaming.
• Recognized as a Great Place To Work® in the US and rated 4.3 out of 5 on Glassdoor.
• 92% of employees are proud to be Sumsubers, and 90% say their work is interesting and challenging.